FC Barcelona extends its lead in the table with a 2-0 home win at Camp Nou over CA Osasuna.
Hansi Flick’s team dominated the game over the entire distance and only won thanks to a late brace from Raphinha (70th, 86th).
With 43 points, the Catalans cement their lead in the table, while Alessio Lisci’s team slips to 16th place in the table.
Dominance without yield
From the kick-off, the home team took control and restricted the opponent in their half with 70 percent possession.
Initially, several corners remained unused before Pedri caused danger for the first time (20th), but was denied by the opposing goalkeeper.
Shortly afterwards, the stadium celebrates in vain: a goal from Lamine Yamal is disallowed for offside after VAR intervention (26th).
Raphinha redeems the fans
Barcelona also set the tone in the second half. Marcus Rashford tested the visitors’ goalkeeper shortly after the restart (48′), but the defensive bulwark initially held firm.
The relief came in the final quarter of an hour when Raphinha took the long-overdue lead after Pedri’s assist (70′).
While Osasuna remains offensively pale despite substitutions and only three shots on goal, events come to a head in the finish.
A supposed equalizer from the guests was conceded by the video assistant (86th), and almost in return Raphinha made the decision with his second goal (86th).
Setting the course in the title fight
With the victory, FC Barcelona extends its cushion at the top. Real Madrid are already seven points behind with one game less. Villarreal, third in the table, is eight points behind with two games less.
For Osasuna, on the other hand, the gap to the relegation places remains small after this defeat and the focus must continue to be directed downwards.
